NOTE: A
Vehicle Use Permit
issued by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is required for
parking at Luhr Beach

Canoeists, kayakers,
and small boaters should beware of hazardous tides, shallow waters,
wind, and weather conditions around the Nisqually Delta. There is a
boat speed restriction of 5mph in all Refuge waters

Launch from Luhr Beach boat ramp, check the tides there can be as much as a 14' tidal exchange. It may
be impossible to return to Luhr beach at extreme low tide - plan wisely.

Paddle NW
across the Nisqually Flats to Anderson Island, if you want a longer paddle
you can go further into Oro Bay before heading toward Carlson Bay.
There is a Washington Water Trails Campsite at Carlson, you must be a
Water Trails member and have approval prior top camping rest stops or
picnicking is OK. You can
either retrace your route on the return or cross Nisqually Reach and
return to Luhr Beach. There are numerous seals in the area.
Nisqually is also a bird sanctuary and there are many varieties of birds
in the area.